News Releases 19 Mar to 4 May 2003

04May2003Proposal to attract foreign direct investment to the Middle East
04May2003Conference to discuss post-war situation in Iraq
03May2003Prince Sultan bin Salman addresses tourism workshop
03May2003No case of SARS reported so far in Kingdom
03May2003Saudi Arabia will observe International Nursing Day on May 10
03May2003Saudi investments in Iran
03May2003Saudi businessmen to hold meeting with their German Counterparts
02May2003Earthquake in Turkey: King Fahd sends condolences
01May2003Kingdom funds 27 projects in support of Palestinian people
01May2003Al-Naimi, Spencer hold press conference on OPEC and oil markets
30Apr2003Saudi Cabinet reshuffle
30Apr2003100 beds in local hospitals reserved for Iraqis
30Apr2003King Fahd orders release of 5,000 prisoners
30Apr2003Ministerial Committee recommendations for restructuring of Ministries
30Apr2003Saudi leadership thanks former ministers, officials
30Apr2003Official appointments
30Apr2003Extensions of Ministerial tenure
29Apr2003Crown Prince receives U.S. Secretary of Defence
29Apr2003Kingdom supports agreement to ban chemical weapons
29Apr2003Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Kingdom following removal of Saddam
28Apr2003Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh receives two Iraqi patients
28Apr2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
28Apr2003Saudi Arabia prohibits entry from five countries affected by SARS
27Apr2003Desalination cheaper than importing fresh water, says Japanese study
27Apr2003Campaign to help Iraqis begins
27Apr2003Saudi leaders provide generous personal donations to help Iraqis
26Apr2003Saudi Committee opens bank account to receive donations for Iraqi people
25Apr2003No cases of SARS detected in Kingdom
25Apr2003Second Gulf Exhibition for Information Technology
24Apr2003Bank account opened for donations to relieve Iraqi people
24Apr2003Oil falls to 5-month low as OPEC lifts quotas
23Apr2003Arab leaders press Arafat to end standoff over Cabinet
23Apr2003Mousa to Visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
23Apr2003Saudi relief convoy starts mission
22Apr2003Saudi Foreign Minister holds press briefing on current issues
22Apr2003New Rail Line expected to boost trade in Saudi Arabia
21Apr2003Iranian Envoy hails outcome of Riyadh Regional Conference
21Apr2003Heroin smuggler beheaded in Riyadh
21Apr2003Saudi relief assistance arrives in Iraq
21Apr2003Kingdom support for the Palestinian Authority budget
21Apr2003King Fahd receives Egypt's President
21Apr2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
21Apr2003Saudi assistance leaves for Iraq
20Apr2003SABIC Profit soars 360% in first quarter of 2003
20Apr2003Prince Salman is briefed on railways projects
20Apr2003Saudi Telecom Company (STC) first quarter profits
20Apr2003New Saudi news channel to be launched
19Apr2003Iraq's Neighbors' Joint Declaration on future of Iraq
19Apr2003Iraq's Neighbors reject interference in Iraq's internal affairs
18Apr2003Meeting for Technology Transfer to Saudi Arabia
17Apr2003Saudi Team seeks to boost Kingdom's image in US
17Apr2003Newspaper editorials on post-Saddam situation
17Apr2003SRCS delegation visits Al-Basra province in Iraq
16Apr2003Saudi newspaper editorial articles on crisis in Iraq
16Apr2003SAGIA organizes seminar on improving investment environment
16Apr2003SABIC affiliate launches ERP/SAP System in Saudi Arabia
16Apr2003Importance of intellectual property rights
16Apr2003Crown Prince confers with Jordanian king
15Apr2003Prince Saud and British Foreign Secretary review regional developments
15Apr2003Press comments on Kingdom's call for regional conference; U.S. policy
15Apr2003Prince Naif approves recommendations of Information Forum
15Apr2003Al-Anqari hails Saudi leadership’s support of private sector
15Apr2003Saudi companies win contracts worth 108 million euros in Iraq
14Apr2003Prince Saud calls for conference of regional Foreign Ministers
14Apr2003Relief aid for Afghan people
14Apr2003Kingdom distributes food for the needy in Palestine
14Apr2003Al-Gosaibi signs contracts for construction of dams
14Apr2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
14Apr2003Prince Saud holds talks with French Foreign Minister
14Apr2003Kingdom urges international community to end sufferings of Iraqi people
13Apr2003Saudi press comments stress need for security, peace in the region
13Apr2003Aramco’s Korean partner earned $150 million profit in 2002
13Apr2003Ma’aden signs contract with Bechtel Company
13Apr2003Al-Sayyari reiterates Kingdom’s support of stable oil markets
12Apr2003Saudi press comments reflect concerns over security problems in Iraq
12Apr2003Prince Majid passed away
11Apr2003Large Saudi contingent to visit Chinese Trade Show
11Apr2003Saudi press comments on Iraq crisis
11Apr2003Saudi Arabia to host Islamic Solidarity Games
10Apr2003SAFCO first quarter profits of SR85 million
10Apr2003Saudi Arabia takes precautionary measures against the spread of SARS
10Apr2003Statement by Prince Saud on Iraq, Arab cooperation
10Apr2003Press comments urge UN role in reconstruction of Iraq
10Apr2003Shoura to resume discussions on income tax
09Apr2003Al-Jarallah signs SR94.8million contract for road development
09Apr2003SRO modernizes railway coaches
09Apr2003Symposium for businesswomen in Eastern Province
09Apr2003Amr Moussa congratulates Kingdom on its IPF membership
09Apr2003Prince Saud holds weekly press briefing
09Apr2003Saudi press reports Kingdom's stance in defence of Iraqi civilians
08Apr2003‘SAUDI GITEX 2003’ opens 27 April in Riyadh
08Apr2003Prince Sultan to open SR142 million Al-Dawadmi Airport
08Apr2003Prince Sultan’s support of Vocational Training Centre project
07Apr2003Saudi Arabia returns 31 artefacts to Yemen
07Apr2003Saudi press comments on post-Saddam Iraq debate
07Apr2003Kingdom provides aid for World Food Program
07Apr2003Shoura Council becomes member of International Parliamentary Federation
07Apr2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
06Apr2003Press comments on the war on Iraq
06Apr2003Statement by Shobokshi on Kingdom's health sector
06Apr2003IIRO distributes food aid
06Apr2003Interior Minister speaks to the press
05Apr2003Saudi press comments on the war on Iraq
05Apr2003Exhibition for female Saudi and non-Saudi artists
05Apr2003Saudi plane carrier welcomed by Boeing for evaluation
04Apr2003Press comments on the war on Iraq
04Apr2003Madinah’s sewage network to be completed
02Apr2003Al-Atiyah lauds Saudi role in maintaining security in Gulf region
02Apr2003Kingdom sends ambulances and medicine to Palestine
02Apr2003Statement by Saudi official on World Health Day
01Apr2003New Saudi oil field
01Apr2003Prince Saud Al-Faisal holds weekly press briefing
01Apr2003Dr Al-Gosaibi speaks on water sector
01Apr2003Project to facilitate pilgrims’ movement at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
01Apr2003IIRO relief assistance for flood victims in Sudan
31Mar2003Saudi F-15c plane ignited
31Mar2003SAA wins Lufthansa award for best catering services
31Mar2003Saudi press comments on implications of Iraq war
31Mar2003Saudi speech to UN on violations of Palestinian human rights
31Mar2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
31Mar2003U.S.-sought Adnan Shokri Jomaah is not a Saudi citizen
30Mar2003Saudi press comments regarding repercussions of Iraq war
30Mar2003Health Ministry warns against stockpiling of medicines
29Mar2003Saudi press comments on Iraq war and Palestinian-Israeli conflict
29Mar2003U.S. missiles fall on Kingdom
28Mar2003Official source announces death of Saudi diplomat abroad
28Mar2003Saudi Arabia addresses UN Security Council
27Mar2003MWL statement on crisis ensuing from war on Iraq
26Mar2003Prince Salman chairs Riyadh Region's Council session
26Mar2003Prince Saud Al-Faisal issues statement on Iraq crisis
26Mar2003Achievements of Washington-based Saudi-Islamic Academy
26Mar2003Senior Ulema Commission speaks on current situation in Iraq
25Mar2003Prince Saud holds weekly press conference
25Mar2003OIC calls for halt of war against Iraq
25Mar2003Presidency of Civil Aviation to sign $1.5b KAIA deal
24Mar2003Saudi Cabinet weekly meeting
24Mar2003Oil spill controlled
24Mar2003Al-Gosaibi speaks on World Water Day
24Mar2003Prince Turki bin Nasser speaks on World Meteorology Day
24Mar2003Saudi press comments on U.S. 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'
24Mar2003Genetically modified products entering Kingdom to be labelled
24Mar2003Press statement by Prince Saud Al-Faisal on Arab League meeting
23Mar2003Riyadh bomb victim identified
23Mar2003Press comments on U.S. attack against Iraq
23Mar2003Shoura Council expresses great regret over war on Iraq
23Mar2003Establishment of Saudi Stock Company
23Mar2003Dr Shobokshi speaks on Tuberculosis Day
23Mar2003Minister of Information meets with local press officials
23Mar2003Islamic Call Centre report
22Mar2003Press comments urge return to peaceful means to resolve Iraq crisis
22Mar2003WAMY sets up three refugee camps in Kurdish region
22Mar2003Prince Sultan delivers speech at Quran contest
22Mar2003Governor opens 19th Gulf Traffic Week
20Mar2003Kingdom guarantees stable oil supplies under any circumstances
20Mar2003Saudi press comments on U.S. war on Iraq
20Mar2003Kingdom’s concern and regret about military attacks on Iraq
20Mar2003Closure of Al-Jouf Airport denied
20Mar2003Saudi Arabia addresses UN Human Rights Commission
19Mar2003Official source denies Kingdom’s exile proposal for Saddam
19Mar2003Saudi trade delegation to visit Sudan
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